At a Glance
Median Income
$187,936
$77,458 per capita
Home Value
$854,500
Zillow: $1,134,300
Median Rent
$3,066/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.1%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
6.3% smoking rate
How Syosset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Syosset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Syosset a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Syosset residents earn a median household income of $187,936 , which is 150% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $77,458. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Syosset is $854,500 , 203% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,134,300. Median rent is $3,066/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
70.1% of adults in Syosset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(108% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Syosset has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population18,274
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density3,669/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born24.3%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$187,936
Per Capita$77,458
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$854,500
Rent$3,066
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$1,134,300
Housing Units6,271
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation200 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+35.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute41 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Syosset was built in 1958.
14.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
24.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.